Alva Public Library
🏢 Oklahoma Public Library System · Alva, Oklahoma
Alva Public Library
The Alva Public Library has served Woods County from its corner at 504 7th Street since the early twentieth century, staying open later on Mondays — until 7 p.m. — so students and working residents can visit after school and after work. Its genealogy room connects northwestern Oklahoma families to the NW Oklahoma Genealogy Society's collections.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Friday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am–12pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 504 7th Street, Alva, OK 73717
Phone: (580) 327-1833
Website: alva.okpls.org
Plus Code: 8683R83J+8J (Alva, OK)
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📖 About Alva Public Library
The Alva Public Library is the public library of Alva, the county seat of Woods County in northwestern Oklahoma. Its mission is to be an educational and recreational resource for the residents of Alva, Woods County and the surrounding area by promoting literacy and lifelong learning. The library offers a broad print collection alongside public computers, free Wi-Fi, and a dedicated genealogy room maintained in partnership with the NW Oklahoma Genealogy Society — a valuable resource for families tracing roots across the Cherokee Strip and beyond. Card-holders also gain free access to the Oklahoma Virtual Library through OverDrive/Libby, making the full statewide digital collection available 24/7. The library's catalog runs on the Apollo system (accessible at alva.biblionix.com), and items can be renewed online, by phone or by text. Non-residents of Woods County may obtain a household card for $5 per year.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Extended Monday hours until 7 p.m. for after-work and after-school visits
- Genealogy room with resources from the NW Oklahoma Genealogy Society for Cherokee Strip research
- Free Oklahoma Virtual Library access via Libby — eBooks, audiobooks and streaming with no late fees
- Apollo online catalog at alva.biblionix.com — renew online, by phone at (580) 327-1833 or by Gabby text
- Cards free for all residents of Alva and Woods County; $5/year household non-resident option
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Alva cardholders can download, stream and research free through Oklahoma's statewide digital programs:
📚 Services
- Genealogy room and NW Oklahoma Genealogy Society collections
- Public computers with internet access and free Wi-Fi
- Printing, photocopying and fax services
- Interlibrary loan through the Oklahoma public library network
- Dial-a-Renew and text renewal via Gabby (580-382-5846)
- Children's and teen digital resource pages
🎸 Programs
- Summer reading program for children and teens
- Children's storytime and youth activities
- Teen programs and educational resources
- Genealogy workshops with the NW Oklahoma Genealogy Society
- Community programming (resuming September 2026)
📍 Nearby Libraries in Northwest Oklahoma
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Alva Public Library's hours, and is it open on Mondays?
Yes — the library stays open until 7 p.m. on Mondays, making it convenient for students and working residents. Tuesday through Friday the hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday is 9 a.m. to noon. The library is closed on Sundays.
Does the Alva Public Library have genealogy resources?
Yes. The library maintains a genealogy room with resources developed in partnership with the NW Oklahoma Genealogy Society, which focuses on families from the Cherokee Strip land run territory of northwestern Oklahoma. Staff can point you to local records, newspaper files and society publications.
How can I renew items from the Alva Public Library?
You have three easy options: renew online through the Apollo catalog at alva.biblionix.com using your card number and phone number, call the library at (580) 327-1833, or send a text to the Gabby renewal line at (580) 382-5846.
Can I get a library card if I don't live in Alva?
Cards are free for anyone who lives, works, attends school or owns property in Woods County. People outside Woods County can get a non-resident household card for $5 per year, which covers all family members and includes borrowing and internet access privileges.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.